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Comprehensive Regulatory Measures on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Pushed
6 September 2023, Quezon City, Metro Manila. As part of its continuing advocacy towards a zero waste and toxics-free society, the environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition organized a seminar last September 5 focusing on ubiquitous synthetic chemicals that mimic, block…
Baloch National movement Netherlands chapter organized a peaceful protest on the occasion of international enforced disappearances day
The Baloch National Movement organized a demonstration at Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on the occasion of the International Day of Enforced Disappearances. This event aimed to remember and shed light on the pressing issue of enforced disappearances. Men and…
When Bangladesh PM Shows Growing Enmity Against Prof. Yunus
As Bangladesh is approaching the next national elections in early next year, where the ruling Awami League (AL) party will seek the mandate from 170 million people (including voters) for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Waged’s fourth consecutive term in office,…
Sorsogon Province Unveils Key Resource Book to Help Save the Lives of Mothers & Newborns
by Geri Matthew Carretero Casiguran, Sorsogon, Philippines — Sorsogon Province has taken a momentous step towards reducing maternal and newborn mortality rates with the unveiling of its groundbreaking healthcare bluebook titled “Primary Care Management and Algorithms of Common Emergency Maternal Mortality and…
Japan’s plan to dump radioactive water in the ocean rejected nationally and internationally
According to the Japanese government’s plan, this Thursday the 24th, contaminated water from the nuclear accident in Fuskushima in 2011 will be released into the ocean. Japan assures that the water has been treated, but protests from different fronts are…
To the East via the North: Russia’s sea route opens up horizons for international cooperation
While nearly 150 ships were stuck in the Panama Canal due to an unprecedented drought, Russia is actively developing the Northern Sea Route. The legendary route whose exploration cost so many lives and efforts during centuries of human endeavour is…
EcoWaste Coalition: Uphold the Ban, Block Lead Paint Imports
Imported Leaded Spray Paints Banned in 2020 Still Sold in Retail Stores 25 August 2023, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition deplored the unrelenting sale of imported spray paints banned by the authorities in 2020 for containing…
BRICS invites Iran, five other countries to join as new members
Iran has been invited to become a member of the BRICS group of emerging economies, whose leaders are in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss the bloc’s expansion. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that the BRICS member states agreed…
On-site Inspection Pushed, Group Urges Schools to Ensure Toxic-Free Environment for Students and Teachers
Just a few days before the school opening, toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics in coordination with Toro Hills Elementary School and Nick Joaquin Senior High School in Quezon City, conducted an on-site inspection of school facilities and pushed for the…
Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh heads for Johannesburg, sees BRICS as big opportunity to balance West
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is prepared to participate at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 22 to 24. The BRICS 2023 summit is the fifteenth upcoming annual BRICS summit, an international relations conference attended by the…
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